Jack Nicholson
Warren Schmidt
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- Summary Warren Schmidt (Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossraods all at the same time. With no job, no wife, and no family, he is desperate to find something meaningful in his thoroughly unimpressive life. He sets out on a journey of self-discovery, exploring his roots across Nebraska in a 35-foot motor home.
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About Schmidt is a 2002 American comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Alexander Payne and starring Jack Nicholson in the title role. The film also stars Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, and Kathy Bates. It is loosely based on the 1996 novel of the same title by Louis Begley.
Dec 20, 2002 · A retired actuary (Jack Nicholson) faces a midlife crisis and a meaningless existence after his wife dies. He travels in a Winnebago, meets his daughter's fiancé and his family, and adopts a Tanzanian boy.
Summaries. A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected. Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebraska for many years, yet now faces retirement.
Jan 3, 2003 · About Schmidt: Directed by Alexander Payne. With Jack Nicholson, Kathy Bates, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney. A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
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- Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 2003-01-03
Synopsis Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of...
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- Alexander Payne
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- Jack Nicholson
Dec 12, 2002 · Moving, funny, sad and bracingly intelligent, About Schmidt is already being talked-up as one of the best films of the year, and deservedly so: Like Schmidt's own journey (in a 35-foot RV!),...
Dec 13, 2002 · Synopsis by Perry Seibert. Jack Nicholson plays retiring insurance actuary Warren Schmidt in Alexander Payne's About Schmidt. Schmidt has settled into a dormant life. He has an unfulfilling marriage to Helen (June Squibb), and conspires to spend as much time away from her as possible.
